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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.56, 3,050.25 and 993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.56, 3,050.25 and 993.25 is: 1,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.56 : 3,050.25 = 993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.56/3,050.25 = 993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.56x = 3,050.25 × 993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.56x = 3,029,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,660.81/2,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.83

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